Al-Haydari Catalog

Qur'anic Studies and Exegesis

Esoteric Interpretation (Ta'wil)

The deeper, symbolic, and inner interpretations of scriptural texts.

20 videos

21 min
Exegesis of Surah al-Qadr - Episode 7: The method of accessing the esoteric meaning (batin) of the Quran
تفسير سورة القدر ـ الحلقة السابعة: طريق الوقوف على باطن القرآن
This lecture explores the methodologies used to uncover the esoteric (batin) dimensions of the Quran.
5 Jul 2014
3 min
The Expected Mahdi (may God hasten his reappearance) is the Shining Star in the Verse of Light
المهدي المنتظر (عج) هو الكوكب الدري في آية النور
An esoteric and exgetical exploration identifying the Mahdi with the luminous star mentioned in the Verse of Light.
19 Mar 2014
1 h 24 min
Ali (peace be upon him) and Fighting over Esoteric Interpretation - Part 43
علي (ع) والقتال على التأويل ق 7 - 43
In this lecture, His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari addresses the theme of Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him) and the conflicts related to esoteric interpretation (ta'wil).
27 Feb 2013
1 h 26 min
Ali (peace be upon him) and Fighting over Esoteric Interpretation - Part 41
علي (ع) والقتال على التأويل ق 5 - 41
In this lecture, His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari continues the discussion on Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him) and fighting over esoteric interpretation (ta'wil).
27 Feb 2013
1 h 25 min
Ali (peace be upon him) and Fighting over Esoteric Interpretation - Part 39
علي (ع) والقتال على التأويل ق 3 - 39
This lecture by His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari examines the topic of Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him) and fighting over esoteric interpretation (ta'wil).
27 Feb 2013
1 h 26 min
Ali (peace be upon him) and Fighting over Esoteric Interpretation - Part 40
علي (ع) والقتال على التأويل ق 4 - 40
This lecture by His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari explores the subject of Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him) and fighting over esoteric interpretation (ta'wil).
27 Feb 2013
1 h 25 min
Ali (peace be upon him) and Fighting over Esoteric Interpretation - Part 42
علي (ع) والقتال على التأويل ق 6 - 42
This lecture by His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari examines the history of Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him) and fighting over esoteric interpretation (ta'wil).
27 Feb 2013
1 h 24 min
Ali (peace be upon him) and Fighting over Esoteric Interpretation - Part 45
علي (ع) والقتال على التأويل ق 9 - 45
In this lecture, His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari discusses Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him) and the battles fought surrounding esoteric interpretation (ta'wil).
27 Feb 2013
22 min
Exegesis of Surah al-Qadr - Episode 26: The intended meaning of (the affair/command) in the verse
تفسير سورة القدر ـ الحلقة 26: المراد من (الأمر) في الآية
This lecture analyzes the meaning of the word 'al-amr' (the affair or command) as used in Surah al-Qadr.
23 Jul 2014
21 min
Exegesis of Surah al-Qadr - Episode 25: What exists of the Greatest Spirit with the Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) and the Imams (peace be upon them)
تفسير سورة القدر ـ الحلقة 25: ما يوجد من الروح الأعظم عند النبي(ص) والأئمة(ع)
This lecture examines the concept of the Greatest Spirit (al-ruh al-a'zam) and its presence with the Prophet and the Imams.
23 Jul 2014
20 min
Exegesis of Surah al-Qadr - Episode 22: The Spirit belongs to the realm of the command
تفسير سورة القدر ـ الحلقة 22: الروح من عالم الأمر
This lecture examines how the Spirit originates from the realm of the command ('alam al-amr) as indicated in Quranic exegesis.
20 Jul 2014
20 min
Exegesis of Surah al-Qadr - Episode 21: Usages of the term 'Spirit' in the Quran
تفسير سورة القدر ـ الحلقة 21: استعمالات الروح في القرآن
An examination of the different ways the term 'al-ruh' (the Spirit) is used and applied across various Quranic verses.
17 Jul 2014
22 min
Exegesis of Surah al-Qadr - Episode 15: Angels from the realm of malakut
تفسير سورة القدر ـ الحلقة 15: الملائكة من عالم الملكوت
An exploration of angels in relation to the spiritual realm of malakut as referenced in Surah al-Qadr.
13 Jul 2014
21 min
Exegesis of Surah al-Qadr - Episode 6: Characteristics of the malakuti existence of the Quran
تفسير سورة القدر ـ الحلقة السادسة: خصائص الوجود الملكوتي للقرآن
An examination of the spiritual and malakuti dimensions and existence of the Quran in connection with Surah al-Qadr.
3 Jul 2014
21 min
Exegesis of Surah al-Qadr - Episode 3: The Quran Has Two Modes of Existence
تفسير سورة القدر ـ الحلقة الثالثة: إنّ للقرآن نحوين من الوجود
His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari explains the two modes of existence of the Quran during his exegesis of Surah al-Qadr.
1 Jul 2014
16 min
Esoteric Interpretation of the Quran and the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them)
تأويل القرآن و أهل البيت (ع)
His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari explores the esoteric interpretation (ta'wil) of the Quran in relation to the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them).
17 Jun 2014
1 h 27 min
Ali (peace be upon him) and Fighting over Esoteric Interpretation - Part 37
علي (ع) والقتال على التأويل ق 1- 37
This lecture by His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari explores Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him) and the context of fighting over esoteric interpretation (ta'wil).
27 Feb 2013
1 h 23 min
Ali (peace be upon him) and Fighting over Esoteric Interpretation - Part 46
علي(ع) والقتال على التأويل ق 10 - 46
This lecture by His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari continues the discussion on Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him) and fighting over esoteric interpretation (ta'wil).
27 Feb 2013
1 h 23 min
Ali (peace be upon him) and Fighting over Esoteric Interpretation - Part 44
علي (ع) والقتال على التأويل ق 8 - 44
In this lecture, His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari continues his analysis of Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him) and fighting over esoteric interpretation (ta'wil).
27 Feb 2013
1 h 25 min
Ali (peace be upon him) and Fighting over Esoteric Interpretation - Part 38
علي (ع) والقتال على التأويل ق 2 - 38
In this lecture, His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari discusses Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him) and fighting over esoteric interpretation (ta'wil).
27 Feb 2013